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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.36, 677.30 and 372.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.36, 677.30 and 372.86 is: 513.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.36 : 677.30 = 372.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.36/677.30 = 372.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.36x = 677.30 × 372.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.36x = 252,538.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,538.08/491.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.96

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